News for 'land deal'

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

Modi lands in Bali for G20 summit, no word on meet with Xi

Modi lands in Bali for G20 summit, no word on meet with Xi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bali on Monday for the G20 Summit and bilateral meetings on its sidelines with key leaders attending this annual conference of the world's major economies.

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The fleet landed at Al Dhafra airbase on Monday in the United Arab Emirates after flying for over seven hours from the Merignac airbase. It was the only stopover by the jets while flying from France to India.

No advance payments, says Bharat Biotech as Brazil suspends deal

No advance payments, says Bharat Biotech as Brazil suspends deal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

"We suspended the deal as a simple preventive measure, since there are complaints that could not be explained well by the complainant, so we opened a preliminary investigation last week," said Rosario, head of the Federal Comptroller General.

BrahMos missile firing from INS Mormugao hits 'bulls eye'

BrahMos missile firing from INS Mormugao hits 'bulls eye'

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The missile firing demonstrated the Indian Navy's firepower at sea, they said.

Country is being thrashed, no big deal if I got pushed: Rahul

Country is being thrashed, no big deal if I got pushed: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

He further also flayed the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the farm laws, demonetisation, GST, COVID-19 management and the issue of Chinese incursion in Eastern Ladakh.

Ambuja Cements-ACC deal likely to propel buyer to No. 2 position

Ambuja Cements-ACC deal likely to propel buyer to No. 2 position

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The possible acquisition of Holcim India business will be one of the biggest inbound corporate deals in the country. Currently, Walmart Inc.'s $16-billion acquisition of Flipkart Online Services in 2018 remains the biggest acquisition of an Indian asset by any acquirer, followed by BP plc acquisition of 30 per cent stake in Reliance Industries' 23 oil and gas production blocks in 2011 for $7.2 billion. Bloomberg reported late on Wednesday night that Holcim - the world's biggest cement maker - is considering a potential sale of its India business and gauging interest in its controlling stake in Ambuja Cement.

Mahabharat will be fought over land act amendments: Jairam Ramesh

Mahabharat will be fought over land act amendments: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Congress said another Mahabharat would be fought over proposed amendments in the land acquisition act.

Women in defence forces to get same leave as officers

Women in defence forces to get same leave as officers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The defence ministry on Sunday said the decision is in line with Singh's vision of "inclusive participation" of all women in the armed forces, irrespective of their ranks.

World One Step Away From Disaster

World One Step Away From Disaster

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

A step away from nuclear weapons being used in conflicts, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

Russians Devise Ways To Outwit US, Help India

Russians Devise Ways To Outwit US, Help India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Russian oil supplies to India will continue to flow unhindered and suppliers will come up with ways to sidestep secondary sanctions, a Russian official told Business Standard.

Bullet train on slow track as farmers oppose land surveys

Bullet train on slow track as farmers oppose land surveys

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The project, the foundation stone for which was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in September 2017, is facing resistance in eight districts of Gujarat, through which the train will run.

Khemka chargesheeted for 'damaging Robert Vadra's reputation'

Khemka chargesheeted for 'damaging Robert Vadra's reputation'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Tightening the noose around whistleblower Indian Administrative Service officer Ashok Khemka, the Haryana government has chargesheeted him in connection with cancellation of the mutation of a land deal between Robert Vadra and real estate major DLF in Gurgaon in October last year and accusing him of causing damage to the reputation of Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law.

Uttarakhand passes UCC bill, other BJP-ruled states get template

Uttarakhand passes UCC bill, other BJP-ruled states get template

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The Uttarakhand assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, which may serve as a template for other Bharatiya Janata Party-run states to enact similar legislation.

Will take action on Dhingra panel's findings on Vadra: Khattar

Will take action on Dhingra panel's findings on Vadra: Khattar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Khattar noted that the court has not given permission to make the report of the commission public.

JLR warns UK govt against a 'bad' Brexit deal

JLR warns UK govt against a 'bad' Brexit deal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

JLR is the UK's largest carmaker, which has witnessed a complete turnaround in its fortunes since Tata Motors acquired the traditional British brands from Ford 10 years ago.

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.

LAC situation stable, but we have troops ready: Army chief

LAC situation stable, but we have troops ready: Army chief

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China is stable but there is a need to keep a very close watch on it, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Friday amid the nearly three-year-long border row in eastern Ladakh.

ISI trained ULFA militants, tried to appease Baruah: Book

ISI trained ULFA militants, tried to appease Baruah: Book

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which trained a batch of Assam's United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants in 1991-92, considered the rebel group's chief Paresh Baruah a prize catch and did not want to offend him even after he was unwilling to take the agency's commands on conducting operations in the northeastern state, claims a new book.

We hug you, BJP leaders urinate on you: Rahul

We hug you, BJP leaders urinate on you: Rahul

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'BJP leaders ask you not to learn English. We want the tribal youth to learn Chhattisgarhi, English as well as Hindi'

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

In line with the government's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the ministry of defence on Thursday signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 next generation offshore patrol vessels and six next generation missile vessels at a cost of nearly Rs 19,600 crore, officials said.

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'The purported claim that Israel can defeat Hamas and everything 'would go back to normal' is completely absurd.'

'I don't like people messing with me'

'I don't like people messing with me'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'Television actors are people who play with fire.'

Dom's Take: Where will Pilot land?

Dom's Take: Where will Pilot land?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on how Sachin Pilot is keeping everyone guessing about his future move.

Centre seeks SC nod to transfer Ayodhya land to Ram temple trust

Centre seeks SC nod to transfer Ayodhya land to Ram temple trust

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

In a fresh plea on Tuesday, the Centre said it had acquired 67 acres of land including the 2.77 acre disputed Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid site and sought permission of the top court to return the excess land to its original owners.

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Responding to a question, he said, "It may also deal with fake news, though there is no specific mention in this regard."

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'In Eastern Ladakh the Chinese attempted salami slicing.' 'Our response has been superb. Our military has responded magnificently.'

China 'welcomes' India-Europe corridor so long as it doesn't...

China 'welcomes' India-Europe corridor so long as it doesn't...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

China welcomes all initiatives that truly help developing countries build infrastructure and sincere efforts to promote connectivity and common development, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Foreign policy is always a work in progress and ups and downs are built into foreign policy process. What is permanent is national interest. Hopefully, this year, which will also witness general elections in the country, will also clear clouds in the foreign policy horizon, observes Rup Narayan Das.

'I damaged my voice on purpose'

'I damaged my voice on purpose'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Pandi was promised something, that is not happening, so his anger is not of a villain's.' 'That's how all normal humans would react, or they stay silent.' 'Our violence is our silence. So in this world, everybody is innocent.'

Unsuccessful soft-landing nothing to be alarmed about: Former ISRO chairman

Unsuccessful soft-landing nothing to be alarmed about: Former ISRO chairman

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Veteran space scientist G Madhavan Nair said on Tuesday that Indian Space Research Organisation's unsuccessful bid to soft land on the moon is nothing to be alarmed about, and it would only enable the space agency master complex missions going forward.

After House okay, land Bill gets India Inc red flag

After House okay, land Bill gets India Inc red flag

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Industry says legislation will increase cost and timeframe for setting up new enterprises.

Haryana drops chargesheet against IAS officer who took on Vadra

Haryana drops chargesheet against IAS officer who took on Vadra

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Khemka had been chargesheeted by the previous Hooda government, which had accused him of exceeding his jurisdiction by cancelling the mutation of the land deal over three years back between Skylight Hospitality, owned by Vadra, and DLF.

Rafale deal biggest example of crony capitalism: Congress

Rafale deal biggest example of crony capitalism: Congress

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Surjewala said shocking revelations have brought out lies of Sitharaman about the award of Rs 30,000 crore 'defence offset contract' to Reliance Defence as part of this deal.

Boost to IAF as India inducts C-295 aircraft

Boost to IAF as India inducts C-295 aircraft

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The first C-295 aircraft was inducted into Squadron No. 11 of the IAF. It is one of the oldest squadrons of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and is currently based at Vadodara Air Force Station.

Nationwide protest planned against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Nationwide protest planned against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ever since the deal was announced of Walmart spending over $16 bn for a 77 per cent stake in Flipkart, the road to the takeover of India's biggest online marketplace has been quite bumpy

In peak of monsoon, Jharkhand stares at drought due to 45% rain deficit

In peak of monsoon, Jharkhand stares at drought due to 45% rain deficit

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Kharif crops were sown in only 4.15 lakh hectares against the target of 28.27 lakh hectares till July 21 or only in 14.71 per cent of the arable land.

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'A large number of people from Sindh province will now opt to migrate to India as they would be granted citizenship through an easy process.'